Did You Know: It's illegal for parents to give kids alcohol

1:46 AM,
Oct. 14, 2013

Written by

Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

Question: Am I breaking the law if I allow my child's underage guests to consume alcohol in my home? Can I be sued if my child or an underage guest at my home drinks alcohol and injures someone?

Answer: Yes! The legal drinking age in Louisiana is 21. It is against the law to serve or provide alcohol to underage guests or to allow them to drink alcohol in your home or on other property.

You may be financially responsible if your child or underage guest injures another person (or him or herself) after having consumed alcohol if you controlled the supply of the alcohol, made it available or served it. ...